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Health product recall

Becton Dickinson Bactec FX System, Bottom (2013-12-10)

Starting date:
December 10, 2013
Posting date:
January 16, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-37589

Recalled products

  1. Becton Dickinson Bactec FX System, Bottom 

Reason

BD has determined that some BD Bactec FX instruments contain racks that may demonstrate variable indicator light intensities. Specifically, the anonymous vial indicator lights which should appear yellow may instead appear more green in color.

Affected products

A. Becton Dickinson Bactec FX System, Bottom 

Lot or serial number
  • FB1739
Model or catalog number
  • 441386
Companies
Manufacturer
Becton Dickinson and Company
7 Loveton Circle
Sparks
21152
Maryland
UNITED STATES